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Ana Tijoux: On why it took 10 years to release her new album 'Vida'

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Ana Tijoux: On why it took 10 years to release her new album 'Vida'

Vocalist Ana Tijoux has been a frequent guest on Alt.Latino. That's because ever since her US debut, 1977, was released in 2010, Tijoux had been at the forefront of Latin music that celebrates creative innovation, themes of social justice and fierce independence.

Ana Tijoux: On why it took 10 years to release her new album 'Vida'

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Alt.Latino's best new music roundup: Helado Negro, Gaby Moreno and Ana Tijoux

Helado Negro's "Just Want To Wake Up With You" is one of Alt.Latino's favorite new tracks. Sadie Culberson hide caption

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Alt.Latino's best new music roundup: Helado Negro, Gaby Moreno and Ana Tijoux

In the earliest days of the show, Alt.Latino's mailbox was usually piled high with CDs of new music from both emerging and well-known artists.

Alt.Latino's best new music roundup: Helado Negro, Gaby Moreno and Ana Tijoux

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Alt.Latino's Summer Music Haul

Carlos Vives leans into his Colombian roots on his latest album, Cumbiana. Andres Oyuela/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Alt.Latino's Summer Music Haul

From Carlos Vives to Ana Tijoux, here's a batch of new music that meditates on identity, culture and the pandemic.

Alt.Latino's Summer Music Haul

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (100-81)

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (100-81)

This list tackles history in the making, celebrating women and non-binary musicians whose songs are redefining genres and attitudes and changing our sense of what popular music can be in this century.

Guest DJ Junot Diaz: 'It Takes Guts To Be Alive'

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Guest DJ Junot Diaz: 'It Takes Guts To Be Alive'

An encore presentation of an all-encompassing conversation with award-winning author Junot Diaz. Diaz also picks an exciting assortment of bachata and urban merengue to play on the show.

Guest DJ Junot Diaz: 'It Takes Guts To Be Alive'

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First Listen: Ana Tijoux, 'Vengo'

Ana Tijoux's new album, Vengo, comes out March 18. Inti Gajardo G./Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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First Listen: Ana Tijoux, 'Vengo'

A strong woman, the French-Chilean rapper can simultaneously love, fight, ask and be happy — and make amazing music in the process. Inventive and searching, Vengo is an album worth savoring.

Ana Tijoux, 'Vengo'

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The Big Apple Gets A Taste Of Latin Music

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The Big Apple Gets A Taste Of Latin Music

Once a year, hundreds of prominent and aspiring Latin musicians and industry heads converge on New York City for the Latin Alternative Music Conference. The weeklong event includes business panels, as well as concerts spread throughout the city.

The Big Apple Gets A Taste Of Latin Music

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The Latin Alternative Music Conference Preview

Alex Anwandter is one of the musicians KCRW's Raul Campos is looking forward to seeing at the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York. Anwandter's new album, Rebeldes, came out on June 26. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Latin Alternative Music Conference Preview

Raul Campos joins Alt.Latino from Santa Monica to highlight upcoming bands from the LAMC.

The Latin Alternative Music Conference Preview

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